Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.1 earthquake 256 km WNW of Houma, Tonga
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 256 km WNW of Houma, Tonga at Sep 17, 2026, 19:22 UTC, at a depth of 423 km. The epicentre was 265 km (165 mi) WNW of Nuku'alofa.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.1 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 17, 2026, 19:22 UTC |
| Depth | 422.7 km |
| Coordinates | -20.372, -177.618 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 289 km W of Houma, Tonga | 74 km / 46 mi | depth 463 km | |
| 4.6 | 260 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 5 km / 3 mi | depth 513 km | |
| 4.6 | 267 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 49 km / 31 mi | depth 557 km | |
| 4.7 | Fiji region | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 595 km | |
| 4.5 | 280 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 25 km / 16 mi | depth 513 km | |
| 4.0 | 276 km WNW of Houma, Tonga | 20 km / 13 mi | depth 534 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.